Code Challenge 18 - Get Recommendations

There is nothing like a challenge to bring out the best in man. - Sean Connery

Hi Pythonistas, a new week, a new 'bite' of Python coding! This week we'll do another API exercise: you will parse your Twitter feed searching for book / movie / music / you-name-it recommendations. Can you create a simple ParrotRead? Enjoy

Ah what if you don't have or like Twitter?! Feel free to use any social media site where you can parse updates from people you follow or respect. Or use your favorite service, for example Goodreads in case of books.

The Challenge

Register an Twitter app and put the key/secret in a private (not under version control) config file or store them in env variables (os.environ). Again if using another API, follow similar steps.

Getting ready

This doc also provides you with instructions how you can submit your code to our community branch via a Pull Request (PR). We will feature your PRs in our end-of-the-week challenge review (previous editions).

Feedback

If you have ideas for a future challenge or find any issues, please contact us or open a GH Issue.

Last but not least: there is no best solution, only learning more and better Python. Good luck!